Booker, who came under Democratic fire for criticizing President Obama's negative campaigning against Republican challenger Mitt Romney, is rumored to be the Democrats' best bet to try to unseat popular New Jersey Governor Chris Christie next year.

However, if that doesn't work, Booker will presumably go on to try for for the Senate seat currently occupied by 88-year-old Frank Lautenberg — during a 2014 special election.

And, if that attempt also falls flat, Booker will presumably be ready to launch his first presidential run in 2016 (if Hillary Clinton keeps her word of not pursuing the highest office herself).